XRS 9945
15 BAND
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MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
DIGITAL RADAR/LASER
DETECTOR WITH SUPER-XTREME
RANGE SUPERHETERODYNE
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TECHNOLOGY
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The Cobra line of quality products includes:
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Important Information
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Federal Laws Governing the Use of Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/
laser detector. The Communications Act of 1924 guarantees your right to receive
radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while
illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless
they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
Safety/Strobe Alert
Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or
passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert
the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert,
3M or strobe transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call
local fire and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.
Safe Driving
Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to
exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws.
Security of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector
in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.
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Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this
manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time
Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked
Questions). English and Spanish. product [email protected] (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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, Illinois 60707 USA
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12V DC
Power Jack
On-Off/Volume Control
Allows user to adjust the volume
of the tone and voice alerts.
Mute6Button
For manual mute of audio alerts.
In Menu mode, steps
down through options for
the selected setting.
Menu/Save Button
Press once to enter
Menu mode. Press
again to save settings.
LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser and strobe signals.
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
Speaker
Auxiliary Audio Jack
On right side of unit.
Dim3Button
Adjusts the display brightness.
In Menu mode, steps
backward through settings.
City4Button
Switches between Highway
and City modes.
In Menu mode, steps
forward through settings.
Windshield Bracket
Mounting Slot
ExtremeBright DataGrafix
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Display
Full color and sunlight-readable, extremely
bright display provides intuitive graphical
interaction and alert screens.
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Super-Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne Technology
With super-fast sweep circuitry,
S-XRS provides maximum detection range
and the best possible advance warning
to even the fastest radar guns
Maximum Performance
Provides advanced warning with maximum
detection range for total protection
Detection and Separate Alerts
For radar signals (X, K, Ka and Ku bands,
with signal strength indicated), Laser signals,
Safety Alert signals, Strobe Alert signals,
VG-2 signals, Spectre I & IV+ signals
8-Point Magnetic Compass
Displays direction of travel
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser and strobe signals
Frequency Display Mode
Shows frequency of received Ka and
Laser signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with “instant-On”
(very fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Pop Detection
Detects the latest super-fast instant-On
single pulse radar guns
Voice or Tone Alert
With adjustable volume
ExtremeBright DataGrafix
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Display
Easy-to-read graphical user interface
IntelliShield Highway/City Modes
Reduces falsing in urban areas with Highway
mode and three levels of City mode settings
Safety Alert
Traffic warning system distinguishes important
safety alerts from other K band signals
Strobe Alert
Emergency vehicle warning system
Manual Mute or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
IntelliMute
A mute function which automatically reduces
false audio alerts by sensing engine RPMs
Intellimute Pro
Prevents detection by radar detector detectors
(RDDs) when traveling at slower speeds
SmartPower
A timed power saving function that
saves your car’s battery
EasySet Menu
User-friendly mode selection and
setting with visual guidance
Car Battery Voltage
Displays your car battery voltage
Customizable Display Colors
Customize the display colors to match
yourdash illumination
Low Car Battery Voltage Warning
Alert can be provided when voltage goes
below 11.9 volts
Auxiliary Audio Jack
For external speaker connection
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield or dashboard
Optional GPS Ready (See page 32)
The Optional GPS Locator unit adds:
Photo Enforced, Caution and User Location
Alerts; Speed Alert; GPS Compass and
Vehicle Location (Latitude & Longitude)
IntelliScope
Uses Optional GPS Locator to show
direction of Location Based Alerts relative
to your moving vehicle
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing an ultra
performance digital radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of
the sophisticated features and capabilities your new unit includes:
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Item # Description
RDA GPSL55 Plug-in GPS Locator Unit
420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord
420-026-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord
545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter
USB Port
For connection
of
Optional GPS
Locator.
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Cobra
®
, DigiView
®
, EasySet
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, Extra Sensory Detection
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, IntelliMute
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, IntelliMute
®
Pro,
IntelliShield
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, LaserEye
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, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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, Safety Alert
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Traffic Warning
System, Strobe Alert
®
, VG-2 Alert
®
, Xtreme Range Superheterodyne
®
and the snake design
are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 14 Band™, 15 Band™, Extreme Bright DataGrafix™,
IntelliLink™, IntelliScope™, IntelliView™, Revolution™ Series, SmartPower™, Spectre
Alert™, Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne™, S-XRS™, UltraBright™, and Voice Alert™
are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear
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for Ford is a registered
trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear
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for GM is a registered trademark of
General Motors Corporation. 20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™ are trademarks of Laser Technology,
Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and
Pop™ are a trademarks of MPH Industries. Stalker™ LIDAR is a trademark of Applied
Concepts, Inc. Spectre I™ and Spectre IV+™ are trademarks of Stealth Micro Systems Pty. Ltd.
SpeedLaser™ is a trademark of Laser Atlanta, LLC. Interceptor VG-2™ is a trademark of
TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar
®
is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
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Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate FCC Rules
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Introduction
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . A1
Controls, Indicators,
Connections and Display . . . . . . A2
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Your Detector
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power On/Off and Audio Volume . 6
Standby Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IntelliShield Highway/City Modes . 10
Muting an Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auxiliary Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . 11
EasySet Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Menu Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . 14
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
IntelliShield City Mode Default 16
IntelliMute Mode . . . . . . . . . . 16
IntelliMute Pro Mode . . . . . . . 16
Set Activation Point . . . . . . . . 18
Auto Mute Mode . . . . . . . . . . 19
Voice or Tone Mode . . . . . . . . 19
Customizable Display Colors . 19
Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Frequency Display Mode . . . . 19
Compass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Set Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SmartPower Mode . . . . . . . . . 21
Speed Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Restore Factory Settings . . . . 21
Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pop Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
X Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alert Settings Continued
K Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ku Band Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
VG-2 Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
VG-2 Audio Mode . . . . . . . . . 22
Spectre I & IV+ Alerts . . . . . . 22
Spectre Audio Mode . . . . . . . 23
Safety Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Car Battery Low Voltage
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Signals Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Instant-On Detection . . . . . . . . . 27
Pop Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Responding to Alerts . . . . . . . . . 27
Understanding Radar and Laser . . 28
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Optional Global Position
System Locator
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Initial Satellite Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Optional GPS Locator
Activated Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
IntelliScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . 38
Customer Assistance
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Accessories Order Info . . . . . . . . . 41
Trademark Acknowledgement . . . . 41
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This manual describes the simple steps for mounting, setting up and using your
detector. It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are
used and how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
Before you begin your installation, please read the Important Information section
on page A1 and use the descriptions and feature lists on pages A2 and A3 to
become familiar with your new detector.
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Display
This detector’s innovative new display provides more, easier-to-use information
than any technology to date. Using an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)
screen, the display offers large graphical alerts to signals as they are detected.
Do not be alarmed by the nearly blank display you see when you first turn the
unit On. The detector will function and alerts will appear as signals are detected.
You can also elect to turn On the built-in Compass, IntelliMute and IntelliMute
Pro, so that they appear during normal operation. The initial and startup screens
are shown on page 6.
EasySet Menu
EasySet Menu lets you conveniently customize the operation of your detector by
changing the settings. You may want to start using the detector with the factory
settings and then make changes after you are more familiar with the unit.
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Once the detector is in use, the modular descriptions in this manual can
be used as a ready reference to individual topics as needed. Each topic is
completely covered in its section and cross-references to related topics are
included where appropriate.
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Where to Mount Your Unit
You will get optimum performance from your detector if you mount it at a
point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the
front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to
the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard.
The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear view
out the back window to allow 360° detection.
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials
and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
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Windshield wiper blades
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Mirrored sun screens
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Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
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Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.
The LaserEye Should Have a Clear View
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting
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1. Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly
onto the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to the
bracket. Check that the
unit is parallel to the
road's surface.
5. To adjust the angle if
necessary, gently push or
pull on the bracket to bend
it. DO NOT use the detector
to bend the bracket.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
8. You can temporarily remove the detector whenever you
wish by depressing the bracket release button and sliding
it off the bracket.
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1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
where the unit has a clear view of the road and is parallel
to the road's surface. The angle CANNOT
be adjusted after mounting.
2. Remove the paper backing
from one side of the hook-
and-loop fastener.
3. Attach the pad to the
dashboard at your chosen
location and remove the
other paper backing.
4. Attach the detector to the
hook-and-loop fastener.
You can remove and
reattach the unit as
often as you like.
5. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
Dashboard Mounting
To Turn on the Unit and Adjust the Audio Volume
Rotate the On-
Off/Volume
control
clockwise (away
from you).
Unit will cycle through
the Power On / Self Test.
Tone Visual Display Voice
None None
Alert settings changed
from factory defaults
will scroll; those still at
defaults will not show
.
Three beeps Testing,
then three beeps
Shows only when the
Optional GPS Locator
is installed. See page 32
for more information.
None None
Standby screen will show
City or Highway icon
and others as they
are activated. See note.
None System Ready
Display changes to
Display Timeout after
30 seconds (factory
default).
None None
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City Mode
Highway Mode
Magnetic Compass
IntelliMute Above
Activation Point
IntelliMute Below
Activation Point
User and Alert
Settings Menu
Car Battery Voltage
Your detector uses the following icons to indicate modes and functions when set:
Sample Screen
(see note)
NOTE
For example, the sample screen indicates that IntelliMute is active, the Compass
is calibrated and your system is set to Highway mode. The satellite icon will
show only if the Optional GPS Locator is installed.
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NOTE
In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter even while the ignition is Off.
If this is the case with your vehicle and you have turned the SmartPower Off, you should
turn Off or unplug your detector when parking for lengthy periods. Cobra recommends
leaving SmartPower at the factory setting, which is On. See page 21.
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When the system is first turned On from new, only the CIty or Highway icon will show on the
screen because the Magnetic Compass, IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro functions are set to Off
at the factory. These icons will be added to the Standby screen when turned On as described
on pages 10, 17 and 20. The satellite icon will show only if the Optional GPS Locator is installed.
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Standby Screens
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Press Mute6 while the down arrowhead is
displayed at the top center of any Standby
screen to cycle through and select a different
screen. The Standby screens will be displayed
in the order shown to the left.
NOTE
Compass will display if either the magnetic
compass in the detector unit is turned On and
calibrated or the Optional GPS Locator unit
is installed and receiving a signal. Speed and
and Latitude/Longitude (marked with an *)
will display only if the Optional GPS Locator
unit is installed and receiving a signal.
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Last Standby screen viewed will be displayed when
exiting Display Timeout mode.
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Latitude/Longitude
Compass
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Dim3Button
Press and release
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Main Standby Screen
Displays the maximum possible information about the
detector and its settings. The GPS icon will show only if
the
Optional GPS Locator unit is connected.
I-Mute or I-Mute Pro and City or Hwy Mode
Displays the status of alert filtering (City mode) and
automatic muting (IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro mode).
See pages 10 and 17 to set these features.
Car Voltage
Displays voltage level of your car battery. See page 23
for Voltage Warning information.
Compass
The compass indicates driving direction if either the
magnetic compass in the detector unit is turned On
and calibrated or the
Optional GPS Locator unit is
installed and receiving a signal. If neither is active,
the center of the compass icon will show two bars.
Speed
If the Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and
receiving a signal, the vehicle's speed will be shown.
(You can select mph or km/h in Menu mode.)
See page 34 for Speed Alert information.
Lat/Lon
If the Optional GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving
a signal, the vehicle's present location will be shown.
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Illumination
The display illumination intensity can be adjusted to suit driving conditions:
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Bright for daytime driving. (Factory default is Bright, then Display Timeout
after 30 seconds.)
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Dim for dusk driving.
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Dimmer for night driving.
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Dark to blank the screen for discreet use. In this mode, alerts will sound,
but not show. (A dot will blink at the center of the screen to indicate the
detector is ON.)
You can adjust the illumination by pressing the
Dim3button to step through
the levels in the sequence listed above.
Display Timeout
Your detector has a Display Timeout mode. When Display Timeout is turned
On (factory default is 30 seconds), the screen will change to Dark from
Bright, Dim, or Dimmer after the time interval selected in Menu mode
(see page 12). The Display Timeout setting can be changed so the display
is always On.
In Display Timeout mode, the display will show a small dot moving slowly
back and forth near the center of the screen to indicate the unit is turned On.
NOTE
While at the Dark level under timer control, any alert will turn On the display
at the last brightness setting (Bright, Dim or Dimmer). Touching any button
will also turn On the the display.
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Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an Audio Alert by momentarily
pressing the
Mute6 button. If you press the Mute6 button a second time
during the alert, the Audio Alert will be turned back On. After the current alert
is gone, the next alert will be heard.
Two other features are incorporated in your detector to automatically mute or
reduce the volume of alerts. See pages 14 and 16 for Intellimute and Auto
Mute modes.
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The Auxiliary Audio Jack can be used to connect external speakers in
environments with high ambient noise levels. The internal speaker will be
disconnected. (This uses a mini stereo audio connector.)
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Auxiliary
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Your detector is equipped with IntelliShield false signal rejection technology
which consists of a
Highway mode and three different levels of City modes:
City X, City X Beep Off and City X+K.
Highway mode provides full response to all signals detected. The City modes
reduce false alerts while you are driving in or near urban areas where there
are many sources for conflicting X or K band signals such as microwave
towers and automatic door openers. The factory setting is Highway. The
factory City mode default setting is City X; it can be changed in Menu mode
(see page 12).
You can toggle between Highway and City modes by pressing the
City4button.
NOTE
When you change to City mode, the unit will enter
whichever city default mode is set at the time.
City4Button
Press and release
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EasySet Menu gives you quick and easy access to all the settings on your detector.
It is used to select both:
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User Settings (see page 16)
■
Alert Settings (see page 22)
Refer also to the Menu Flow Diagrams on pages 14 and 15 for User Settings
and Alert Settings to easily navigate to the setting you want to change. All
settings are stored in memory when the power is turned Off and will be recalled
when the power is turned back On.
NOTE
You cannot enter Menu mode during an alert. The unit will not detect signals
while in Menu mode.
During menu setting, if no buttons are pressed for 15 seconds, the unit will
automatically exit Menu mode and save the most recent settings.
If power is turned Off while in Menu mode, settings are saved to those
in effect before Menu mode was entered.
EasySet Menu Buttons:
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Menu/Save button – Opens the Menu mode and Saves changes
made to settings.
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Mute6button – Changes the option at the selected setting.
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Dim3button – Moves counterclockwise through a setting loop.
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City4button – Moves clockwise through a setting loop.
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To use EasySet Menu:
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Press and release the Menu/Save button to reach the opening menu screen.
2. Choose whether you want to change:
a. User Settings – press the Dim3button to enter the User Setting loop
shown on page 14.
b. Alert Settings – press the City4button to enter the Alert Setting loop
shown on page 15.
3. Press the Dim3or City4buttons to step backward or forward through
the chosen settings loop until the desired setting is reached.
4. Press the Mute6button to toggle the setting On or Off or to step
through its multiple choices. When some settings are turned On,
adjustments can be made by pressing the
Dim3or City4buttons
to reach the desired value. Each setting will be retained when you
step to the next setting.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to move to and set the next desired setting(s).
6. Press the Menu/Save button when finished to save the settings
and exit EasySet Menu mode. Or, simply wait 15 seconds without
pressing any buttons.
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Alert Menu allows you to selectively turn On or Off detection of some signals.
The
Alert Settings can be selected using the Dim
3
and City
4
buttons by
scrolling through the settings as shown in the menu flow diagram below.
Tones, voice prompts and visual displays will help during the process. After
selecting a setting, use the
Mute6button to choose an option within the setting.
NOTE
When you choose Alert Settings (page 13, Step 2b), the system displays
whichever setting was last changed.
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User Menu allows you to adjust the unit’s display and sounds to your
preferences. The
User Settings can be selected using the Dim
3
and
City
4
buttons by scrolling through the settings as shown in the menu
flow diagram below. Tones, voice prompts and visual displays will help
during the process. After selecting a setting, use the
Mute6button to
choose an option within the setting.
NOTE
When you choose User Settings (page 13, step 2a), the system displays
whichever setting was last changed.
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Compass
Not shown if Magnetic
Compass is Off.
City Mode
(Default)
I-Mute &
I-Mute Pro
Auto Mute
Alert Type
(Voice/Tone)
Display Timeout
I-Mute
Set P
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Smart Power
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Not sho
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Spectre I / IV+
is Off.
Pop Detection
X Band
Detection
Ku Band
Detection
VG-2
Detection
Spectre I / IV+
Detection
Speed Aler
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Spectre I / IV+
Audio
VG-2
Audio
K Band
Detection
Delete All User
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Low Car
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Caution Area
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Magnetic
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IntelliMute Mode
IntelliMute
allows you to avoid audio alerts you don’t need to hear because you
are stopped or moving slowly. By sensing the RPMs of your engine, IntelliMute
knows when you are at low speed and automatically mutes alerts (except for strobe
signals from emergency vehicles). It works with all City and Auto Mute modes.
The IntelliMute icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute is On and the
activation point has been set. Whenever engine RPMs are below the Activation
Point, the arrow points down. When RPMs are above the Activation Point the
arrow points up.
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User Settings
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IntelliShield City Mode Default
City Mode Default makes three levels of Audio Alert suppression available
when you toggle from
Highway to City mode (see page 10). The factory
setting is City X.
City X sounds a single beep when an x band signal is first detected.
The alert then sounds when signal strength reaches level 3.
City X+K combines the City X mode with prevention of K band audio
alerts until the signal strength reaches level 2.
City X Beep Off blocks all X band audio alerts until the signal strength
reaches level 3.
The City Mode Default can be changed in Menu mode. It can also be changed
at any time the detector is in Standby mode:
1. Press and hold the City
4
button for at least two seconds.
The three City modes will be sequentially displayed for three
seconds each as long as the button is pressed.
2. Release the City
4
button while the desired City mode is
displayed to set that mode as the default.
Below
Activation Point
Above
Activation Point
IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro Modes
IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro are two features that are active at slow speeds
and when your vehicle is stopped. Both depend on your detector sensing the
vehicle’s engine “revs” (RPMs) to function. Either feature can be turned On
in Menu mode, but not both at the same time. The factory settings are IntelliMute
Off and IntelliMute Pro Off.
After turning On IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro, you must then set an Activation
Point for your engine’s RPMs (see page 18). Whenever the RPMs are below
that point, IntelliMute will begin muting or IntelliMute Pro will turn Off the radar
detection circuits. The Activation Point will be stored in memory and recalled
each time the power is turned On.
NOTE
IntelliMute and IntelliMute Pro may not work with some vehicles because the unit
cannot sense the engine’s RPMs. In such a case, Auto Mute and City mode can
reduce some unwanted audio alerts.
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IntelliMute Pro Mode
IntelliMute Pro
prevents detection by radar detector detectors (RDDs) such as
VG-2, Spectre I and Spectre IV+ when traveling at slower speeds. It is intended
for use by experienced users only.
When IntelliMute Pro is turned On, and engine RPMs are below the IntelliMute
Pro Activation Point, your detector’s radar detection circuits are turned Off to
prevent detection by RDDs.
The IntelliMute Pro icon will appear in the display when IntelliMute Pro is On
and the Activation Point has been set. Whenever engine RPMs are below the
Activation Point, the arrow points down with the “i” blinking. When RPMs are
above the Activation Point the arrow points up with the “i” blinking.
Above
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When Intellimute Pro is On, NO radar signals will be detected and NO alerts
will be given at RPMs below the IntelliMute Pro activation point.
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Auto Mute Mode
When Auto Mute is On, it automatically reduces the audio volume of all alerts
after they have sounded for four seconds. The signals will remain muted for as
long as the signal is detected. When Auto Mute is Off, the alerts will sound at
full volume for as long as the signal is detected. The factory setting for Auto
Mute is On.
Voice or Tone Mode
You can set your detector to sound alerts and confirm menu settings with
either a
Voice or a Tone Alert. Voice Alert provides voice messages in addition
to tones. Tone Alert provides tones only. The factory setting is Voice Alert.
Customizable Display Colors
Your detector includes the Color Theme feature that allows you to customize
the display screen color scheme to match your car’s dash illumination:
Multi-Color, Red, Blue, Orange or Green. The factory setting is Multi-Color.
Set Activation Point
After the detector is installed in your vehicle and IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro
is turned On using Menu mode, press the City
4
button to advance to the
IntelliMute Set Point screen where the Activation Point can be set.
At the Set Point screen:
1. Press the Mute6 button to advance to the Setup screen.
2. Press and hold the vehicle accelerator at the desired engine RPMs.
3. Press the Mute6 button to complete the setting process.
The system will store the engine RPM setting and provide a completion
message on the display as well as a tone or voice message.
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If the unit is unable to sense usable pulses within three seconds or if you
do not set a rev point within 30 seconds of beginning the setup, IntelliMute or
IntelliMute Pro will indicate an error. If you do not try again within five seconds,
it will automatically turn Off. The unit will provide corresponding messages for
these conditions.
Once an activation point has been set, you can easily change it by going
to IntelliMute / IntelliMute Pro in User Settings Menu and repeating the
three-step setup process.
If, for any reason, the unit stops sensing your engine’s revs, IntelliMute or
IntelliMute Pro will indicate an error and automatically turn Off.
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to set the rev point while driving. Your vehicle should be
parked and idling to avoid a collision during the process.
NOTE
The rev point must be reset if you use your detector in a different vehicle.
NOTE
When initially choosing your IntelliMute or IntelliMute Pro Activation Point,
a setting of approximately 300 to 600 RPMs above idle is recommended.
Display Timeout
Display Timeout determines how long the Standby screen is illuminated
before switching the unit to Dark. The factory default is 30 seconds.
You can set the time interval to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute,
three minutes or Always On (display never turns Off).
Frequency Display Mode
Different Ka radar and LIDAR (Laser) guns operate at various frequencies
within their assigned spectrums. When
Frequency Display is turned On,
the signal frequency will be added to the alert. The factory setting for
Frequency Display is Off.
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SmartPower Mode
Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when turned On,
will put the unit into Low Power mode 15 minutes after the car’s engine
has been turned Off.
Before SmartPower enters Low Power mode, you will hear
three beeps and SmartPower will flash on the display.
To return the unit to Normal Power mode and exit Low
Power mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit
Off and then On again. The factory setting is SmartPower On.
Speed Units
If an Optional GPS Locator unit is installed, you can select between mph and
km/h as the units of speed to be displayed. The factory setting is mph.
Restore Factory Settings
From the Restore Factory Settings screen, you can quickly and
conveniently restore your detector to its original settings. Confirmation
messages are provided during the process.
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SmartPower
Entering Standby
Mode (Flashing)
Set Compass
After the detector is installed in your vehicle and Compass is turned On
using Menu mode, the system will automatically advance to the Set Compass
calibration screen from which the calibration can be performed.
WARNING
Before calibrating the Compass, go to a large parking lot or other safe,
low-traffic area.
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The Compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector is
mounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location where
the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle, you must recalibrate the
Compass. You should also recalibrate the Compass if you suspect it is
providing inaccurate directions
The Compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are
inside a building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer,
truck or train. Once you are away from such a location, the Compass will
work correctly again.
If the
Optional GPS Locator is installed and receiving a signal, its Compass
function will override the magnetic Compass except when the GPS signal
is lost.
NOTE
If you do not press the Mute6button within two minutes after beginning
the Set Compass process, Compass calibration will automatically terminate.
The unit will provide a corresponding message.
Once the initial calibration is complete, you can go to Set Compass in
User Settings Menu and recalibrate the Compass as needed by
repeating the three-step calibration process.
From the Calibrate Compass screen:
1. Press the Mute6 button to begin compass calibration.
2. Drive your vehicle in two circles.
3. Press the Mute6 button to complete the setting process.
The system will store the calibration data and provide a completion message
on the display as well as a tone or voice message.
Compass Mode
Your detector includes an internal 8-point Magnetic
Compass that can continuously display your current
direction of travel: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW.
The factory setting for Compass is Off.
Before the Compass will work properly, it must
be calibrated (see page 20). Calibration allows
the Compass electronics to measure and store
information about the magnetic fields generated by
your vehicle so direction indications will be accurate.
A Compass icon and directional heading will appear
in the display when the Compass is On and calibrated.
.
8-Point
Compass
N
S
W
NW
SW
E
NE
SE
When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles, make two complete
loops (in either direction) from any starting orientation at any convenient
speed. The loops need not be perfect and can be circles, small squares, four
three-point turns or any pattern that makes at least two complete turns within
two minutes of starting the maneuver.
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Alert Settings
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Pop Alert
When Pop Detect mode is On, Pop radar signals will be detected and an alert
will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other signals.
The factory setting is Pop Detect Off.
X Band Alert
When X Band Detect mode is On, X Band radar signals will be detected and
an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other
signals. The factory setting is X Band Detect On.
K Band Alert
When K Band Detect mode is On, K Band radar signals will be detected and
an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other
signals. The factory setting is K Band Detect On.
Ku Band Alert
When Ku Band Detect mode is On, Ku Band radar signals will be detected
and an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect
other signals. The factory setting is Ku Band Detect Off.
VG-2 Alert
The detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices and can alert you when
such a device is in use near your vehicle. When
VG-2 Detect mode is On, VG-2
signals will be detected and an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will
continue to detect other signals. The factory setting is VG-2 Detect Off.
VG-2 Audio Mode
When VG-2 Audio mode is On, alerts will be sounded as well as being
displayed on the screen. This setting is only available if VG-2 Alert is on.
The factory setting is VG-2 Audio Off.
Spectre I & IV+ Alerts
Police use radar detector detectors (RDDs) to spot users of radar detectors.
Your detector is able to identify signals from
Spectre I and Spectre IV+ RDDs
and can provide alerts when any of these or similar devices are in use near
your vehicle.
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Signals Detected
The tables on the following pages show the types of Signals your detector will
detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.
Audio Alerts
A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected
(including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K, Ka and Ku band
radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal
source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about
the signal detected. See responding to alerts on page 27.
Visual Display
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the OLED Data
Display
. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see the numbers from
one to five, indicating the strength of the signal detected.
Your detector
can be spotted by Spectre IV+ RDDs, but is invisible to
Spectre I RDDs. You can choose whether you want to be alerted to Spectre I
& IV+ RDD signals. The factory setting is Spectre Detect Off.
Spectre Audio Mode
When Spectre Audio mode is On, alerts will be sounded as well as being
displayed on the screen. This setting is only available if Spectre Alert is On.
The factory setting is Spectre Audio Off.
Safety Alert
When Safety Alert mode is On, Safety Alert radar signals will be detected and
an alert will be given. During the alert, the unit will continue to detect other
signals. The factory setting is Safety Alert On.
Car Battery Low Voltage Warning
In addition to displaying system voltage, your detector can provide a warning
that battery voltage is low so that timely steps can be taken to correct the
problem. The
Car Battery Low alert is triggered when the voltage drops
below 11.9 volts. Following the alert, the unit enters SmartPower mode to
avoid further draining your car battery (see above).The factory setting is
Car Battery Low Voltage Warning is On.
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Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
X Band Radar X Alert
K Band Radar K Alert
Ka Band Radar Ka Alert
Ku Band Radar Ku Alert
Pop Radar Mode Pop Alert
Signal Strength
Signal
Strength = 1
(Weakest Signal)
(Strongest Signal)
Signal
Strength = 2
Signal
Strength = 3
Signal
Strength = 4
Signal
Strength = 5
Radar Signals and Visual Displays
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Beep rate
changes with
different laser
alerts.
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.
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LTI 20-20* Laser Alert
LTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser Alert
Kustom Signals
ProLaser*
Laser Alert
Kustom Signals
ProLaser III*
Laser Alert
Stalker LIDAR* Laser Alert
Laser Atlanta –
Speedlaser*
Laser Alert
Laser – Other Laser Alert
Laser Signals and Visual Displays
Frequency Display Mode
Various Ka radar band and LIDAR (Laser)
guns are made to operate at different
frequencies within the spectrums assigned
to them. When these signals are detected,
their frequencies will be added at the top
of the display screen.
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Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle
Approaching
Road Hazards Road Hazard Ahead
Trains Train Approaching
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Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
VG-2 Alert VG-2 Alert
Spectre I Spectre Alert
Spectre IV+ Spectre Alert
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Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
3M Opticom or
Tomar*
Emergency Vehicle
Approaching
Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays
NOTE There are different tones for each alert.
Description Interpretation
Recommended
Response
Tone repeats slowly at first,
then speeds up rapidly.
Probably police radar. FULL ALERT
Tone sounds one
time only.
Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar,
Spectre I or VG-2 nearby.
Exercise caution
Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.
Radar, Spectre I or VG-2 nearby
has been activated suddenly.
FULL ALERT
Pop mode tone. Pop mode gun very close. FULL ALERT
Tone repeats slowly as you
approach a hill or bridge, then
speeds up sharply as you
reach it.
Probably police
radar beyond the
hill or bridge.
FULL ALERT
Tone repeats slowly
for a short period.
Probably a false alarm. Exercise caution
Any type of laser alert. Laser alerts are
never false alarms.
FULL ALERT
Any Safety Alert
or Strobe Alert.
You are nearing an emergency
vehicle, railroad crossing, or
road hazard (construction,
accident, etc.).
Exercise caution
Instant-On Detection
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,
which can suddenly appear at full strength.
NOTE
You should take appropriate action immediately whenever
an instant-On alert is given.
Pop Detection
Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars. These radars
are designed to have a low probability of detection. You should note that
these radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode.
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Understanding Radar and Laser
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Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
Three band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:
X band 10.525 GHz
K band 24.150 GHz
Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz
Your detector detects signals in all three radar bands, plus Ku band (13.435 GHz),
which is an approved frequency used in parts of Europe and Asia.
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+
VG-2 and Spectre I & IV+ are radar detector detectors (RDDs) that work by
detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector
does not emit signals that can be spotted by VG-2 and Spectre I RDDs.
However, your detector
can be spotted by Spectre IV+ RDDs. Your unit
detects signals from these or similar devices and will alert you when such
a device is in use near your vehicle.
Safety Alert Traffic Warning System
FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that
indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency
of the signal emitted, it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train,
or a stationary road hazard.
Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency, most
conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard
K band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate between
standard K band and Safety Alert signals, and give separate alerts for each.
Safety Alert technology is relatively new. Safety Alert transmitters can
be found in limited numbers in all 50 states, but the number is growing.
Depending on your location, you may not receive these alerts regularly
and may often encounter emergency vehicles, trains and road hazards
without being alerted. As the number of transmitters increases,
these alerts will become more common.
When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead
of you, on cross streets and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle
approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.
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Strobe Alert
Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency
vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic
signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the
special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly
recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities
nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive
Strobe Alert detector will detect these
special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert.
When you receive such an alert, please watch for an approaching
emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass. To inquire about
coverage in your area, contact your local fire and police departments.
LIDAR (Laser)
The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as
laser is actually
LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.
LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar
signal, though not as widely. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear
line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement
interval. Obstructions such as sign posts, utility poles, tree branches,
etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.
Some common questions about LIDAR include:
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Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?
Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.
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Can LIDAR operate through glass?
Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass.
However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger
an alarm by your detector.
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Can LIDAR operate while in motion?
No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot
drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.
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Is LIDAR legal to use?
Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.
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Pop Radar Guns
The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature
of a K and Ka (Bee III Ka radar gun) band Instant-On radar gun. It uses a
single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle’s speed. Despite the fact
that the short, single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand and
vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50% of
its range in Continuous Wave mode, this feature is added in an attempt to
make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors.
Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range
of Pop radar guns, there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered.
In addition, the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts
because of its extra sensitivity. This is especially so in urban areas. As a
result, you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway
and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable On
or Off Pop Detect mode.
Maintenance
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Maintenance of Your Radar Detector
Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free
performance without the need for service. No routine
Maintenance
is required.
If your unit does not appear to be operating properly,
please follow these troubleshooting steps:
■
Make sure the power cord is properly connected.
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Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter
is clean and free of corrosion.
■
Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter
is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.
■
Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap of
the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required,
replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.)
Specifications
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Band and Frequencies
Band Frequencies
X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz
K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz
Safety Alert 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz
Traffic Warning
24.110 ± 0.010 GHz
System
24.190 ± 0.010 GHz
24.230 ± 0.010 GHz
Ka Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz
Ku Band 13.435 ± 0.050 GHz
VG-2 11.500 ± 0.250 GHz
Spectre I 13.300 ± 0.200 GHz
Spectre IV+ Not Disclosed
Laser 910 ± 50 nm
Strobe 700 ± 300 nm
This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,497,148;
5,594,432; 5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148; 6,621,447. Additional patents may be
listed inside the product or pending.
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Optional Global Position
System Locator
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Optional Global Position
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Optional Global Position System Locator
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Overview
The Optional GPS Locator unit monitors vehicle location using the GPS satellite
system to add features to your detector. Whenever it is installed and GPS
signals are available, it:
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Provides alerts as you approach photo-enforced intersections and
locations with fixed red light or speed cameras, as well as areas where
increased caution should be exercised (such as high-accident
intersections). The built-in database can be updated at Cobra's website
to stay current with photo-enforced locations and caution areas. See
www.cobra.com/AURA for details.
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Allows you to identify and store up to 1,000 Alert Locations in
addition to those in the database .
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Provides speed and direction of travel information using GPS-based data.
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Allows you to see the position (latitude
and longitude) of your vehicle.
To Mount the Optional
GPS Locator
If you purchase the GPS Locator unit, it
will need to be mounted on the detector.
Simply plug the GPS Locator into the USB
socket on the left side of the detector.
An additional requirement for the GPS
Locator is that it needs to “see the sky.”
The satellites of the Global Positioning
System send signals that the GPS Locator
uses to determine its position on earth. Those signals can be blocked or
weakened by incoming signals which may include windshield wiper blades,
mirrored sun screens, dark tinting at the top of the windshield and heated
windshields currently available on some vehicles (Instaclear for Ford,
Electriclear for GM). Consult your dealer to see if you have this option.
No external power connection is needed for the GPS Locator; it is powered
from the detector unit. (See page 3 for instructions on mounting your radar
detector to your vehicle.)
Mount Optional GPS Locator
Optional GPS
Locator plugs
into the USB
port on left
side of radar
detector.
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The GPS icon changes to indicate received signal status:
NOTE
When GPS signal is lost at the Speed and Lat/Lon screens, the satellite icon
will change and the data lines will be filled with dashes.
Initial Satellite Lock
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When the Optional GPS Locator is first used or after a prolonged period of nonuse,
the GPS Locator needs more time to detect the Global Position System satellites.
1. After installation of the GPS Locator, turn the detector unit On with the
vehicle in an area clear of obstructions to the sky.
2. Keep the detector turned On for at least 15 minutes to allow fast satellite
acquisition in subsequent power-ups. The vehicle can be moving as long
as it is in an area where the GPS Locator can “see the sky.”
Optional GPS Locator Activated Alerts
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In addition to the alerts provided by the detector, the GPS Locator provides
alerts based on vehicle location and information in the GPS Locator databases.
Photo Enforcement Alerts
Whenever your vehicle approaches a photo enforced location (automated
speed and red light cameras) contained in the built-in GPS Locator database,
an alarm will be provided with a unique chime and the camera icon will
become progressively larger as you approach the location.
Caution Area Alerts
If you have turned Caution Area Alert On, whenever your vehicle approaches
a caution area (such as speed traps and high-accident intersections) contained
in the built-in GPS Locator database, an alarm will be provided with a unique
chime and the Caution icon will become progressively larger as you approach the
location. The factory setting is Caution Area Alert Off.
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User Location Alerts
The system can store up to 1,000 User Location Alerts to provide warnings at
locations not included in the built-in GPS Locator database. Whenever your vehicle
approaches a user set location, an alarm will be provided with a unique chime and
the flag icon will become progressively larger as you approach the location.
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To set a User Location: Press and hold the Menu/Save button for at least
two seconds when the vehicle is at a location you want to save.
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To delete a specific User Location: Press and hold the Menu/Save button
for at least two seconds while at that location and the User Location Alert
is sounding. A specific location can be deleted
only while at that location.
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To delete all User Locations: When an Optional GPS Locator unit is
installed, you can delete all user-entered Location Alerts in Menu mode
(see page 15).
Speed Alert
When a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal and Speed Alert
mode is turned On, the detector will sound an alert whenever the vehicle's
speed exceeds the set point you have selected. The speed settings can be
adjusted in 5 mph or km/h increments. The factory setting is Speed Alert Off.
Speed units can be selected as a User setting. See pages 14 and 15 for User
and Alert Menus.
Vehicle Location
When a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal, you can determine
the position (latitude and longitude) of your vehicle from the Lat/Lon standby
screen. See page 8.
Compass
When a GPS Locator unit is installed and receiving a signal, you can see your
direction of travel based on the GPS system. The GPS compass overrides
the magnetic compass except when the GPS signal is lost.
GPS Database Information
When a GPS Locator unit is installed, you can view the version and date
on which the installed database of Photo Enforcement and Caution Area
Locations was updated. To update the database, go to Cobra's website
(www.cobra.com/AURA) and follow the online instructions.
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Photo Enforcement Alert
Icon size increases and
color changes as location
is approached.
User Location Alert
Zone 1
Icon size increases and
color changes as location
is approached
Caution Area Alert
When a Photo Enforcement, Caution Area or User Location Alert
is activated, the icon provides a progressively more urgent message as the
Location is approached:
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At first, the icon is small and green.
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Upon closer approach, the icon increases to medium size and turns orange.
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When near the Location, the icon becomes large and red.
Icon size increases and
color changes as location
is approached
Zone 2 Zone 3
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
NOTE
The above descriptions are based on the Multi-Color display
theme. If you have chosen the red, blue, orange or green theme,
the color changes described will not occur and you will see only
icon size changes.
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